Denial of Service Vulnerability in Windows Optimization Master
CVE-2018-9046

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Windows Optimization Master Project

Status
Windows Optimization Master
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-9046?

A vulnerability in Windows Optimization Master version 7.99.13.604 allows local users to generate a denial of service condition. This is achieved through improper validation of input values in the driver file WoptiHWDetect.SYS when handling specific IOCtl commands. Exploiting this flaw may lead to system crashes, resulting in the blue screen of death (BSOD) and potentially causing further instability within the operating system.

References

https://github.com/D0neMkj/POC_BSOD/tree/master/Windows%2...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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